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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Welcome abroad!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Hi there,

I am a big fan of enameled cast iron, and have not had issues cooking fish or eggs in mine. If something sticks, you can add a little fat or liquid (broth, beer, pickle juice, ad infinitum) to help loosen the stubborn item, it doesn't take a whole lot. I like using a sizeable spatula with a pat of butter atop it and gently work the spatula under whatever is stuck as the butter melts under the food itself.

Things stick in your pan because there's not enough fat to keep it moist. You're essentially frying things when you use a pan, so having enough oil is essential to prevent burnt sticking food. With enough fat in the pan, you should be able to glide a fried egg around the pan with ease.

Enamel cast iron pans are excellent for deglazing as well, which'll make cleaning them even more simple and the byproduct makes for a delicious sauce that'll punch your meal quality up tenfold. Honestly you should deglaze everytime you cook,

Enamel stains as you use it but it's pretty easy to clean with Barkeeper's Friend (either the powder or gel work, though the powder will last you an eternity longer than the gel). Outside that, the exact cleaning method you stated works.

I hope this helps in your quest, happy hunting!

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I cannot even make sense of the Obamacare comparison... do people really fall for this word vomit? Sad.

 

I hope this comes to fruition, it has so much potential.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I concur; we should always strive for progress, not perfection.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

The rad runner is 70+ lbs, while not necessarily heavy, it is cumbersome to move around when both tires are immovable from the wheel lock (through rear wheel) and folding lock (through front wheel, bike frame, & bike post). Where I live there is always a bike post conveniently located nearby to lock it to.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I have a rad runner, with it I use a wheel lock, long security chain which bolts into said wheel lock, and then a folding lock I use as well with all that. My hope is all that overkill'll just deter a thief entirely. If anything it'll buy time for me to catch them in the act and chase them away.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

100% this. This fine should be increased hundred fold at the very least. In the real world someone would be held in contempt of court and jailed. Laws for the common man and piddly fines for the wealthy parasites of the world.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

Nice to see he acknowledged he didn't win the 2020 elections again (see his use of the term reelection).

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Hello my bat buds,

I'm considering building a few bat houses to mount on my house. A few of my neighbors have native gardens which draw a ton of insects for them to feed and hopefully the bats will help keep the mosquito population in check. I've heard that building a multi-unit bat house is best course of action to retain heat better and that it also can take a year + for bats to move in as well.

Has anyone built one themselves? Do you have occupants? How long did it take? Got any pics? Any tips?

Cheers friends!

I should mention, I included one resource of thousands available on the subject. Please, if you have a better resource, don't be afraid to post it! Just trying to generate interest in others to build more housing for these wonderful and necessary creatures!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

For a brief moment, I was ecstatic to learn that Wikipedia was wrong and Bill Withers was still alive, then I looked at the article draft date... Great article at the very least, Bill Withers is easily my favorite artist.